# stat(_:_:) Calls the C `stat()` function. ``` static func stat(_ path: UnsafePointer, _ s: inout CInterop.Stat) -> Int32 ``` ## Parameters `path` A null-terminated C string representing the file path. `s` An `inout` reference to a `CInterop.Stat` struct to populate. ## Return Value 0 on success, -1 on error (check `Errno.current`). ## Discussion This is a direct wrapper around the C `stat()` system call. For a more ergonomic Swift API, use `Stat` instead. > Warning: This API is primarily intended for migration purposes when > supporting older deployment targets. If your deployment target supports > it, prefer using the `Stat` API introduced in SYS-0006, which provides > type-safe, ergonomic access to file metadata in Swift. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)